Vermillion

Overview

Vermillion Campground is located on the northwest shore of Edison Lake, in a shady stand of Ponderosa pine. Most sites provide lake views. The campground is ideal for tents, as well as small RVs. Visitors can enjoy mountain views of the surrounding John Muir and Ansel Adams Wilderness areas.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent

Sites

31 campsites

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

559-893-2111

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Vermillion, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Devil's Bathtub TrailHike · 4.3 mi long · 0.3 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Mono Creek Trailhead.

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• High Sierra Pack Station TrailHike · 6.1 mi long · 0.3 mi from camp

  A loop trail.

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• Goodale Pass TrailHike · 10.0 mi long · 1.0 mi from campShow on map
• Mono Creek TrailheadTrailhead · 0.3 mi from camp

  Access point for Devil's Bathtub Trail.

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• Bear Creek CutoffHike · 3.2 mi long · 1.9 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Bear Ridge Cutoff Trailhead.

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• Bear Ridge TrailHike · 4.7 mi long · 1.9 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• China Peak Mountain Bike ParkBike ride · 14.1 mi long · 12.5 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Devils TablePeak · 7,234 ft · 2.8 mi from campShow on map
• Saddle MountainPeak · 11,161 ft · 4.6 mi from campShow on map
• Twin FallsWaterfall · 4.6 mi from camp

  A waterfall along Bear Creek Trail.

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• White Bark VistaViewpoint · 7.2 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along White Bark Vista Trail.

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• Rancheria FallsWaterfall · 11.0 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• China Peak Mountain ResortSkiing and snowshoeing · 13.1 mi from camp

  A ski area, operated by China Peak Mountain Resort.

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• Crystal Crag ApproachClimbing · 15.0 mi from campShow on map
• See Jack CrackClimbing · 15.2 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Recreation.gov.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.